January 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in January 1979
Saturday, January 13, 2:09 a.m.
Moon in Cancer
New moon in January 1979
Sunday, January 28, 1:20 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, January 13, 7:09 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, January 13 still falls on the evening of Friday, January 12. New moon: Sunday, January 28, 6:20 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Sunday, January 28 still falls on the evening of Saturday, January 27.
Every moon phase in January 1979: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
January 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in January 1979
- First quarterFriday, January 5, 6:15 a.m. Aries
- Full moonSaturday, January 13, 2:09 a.m. Cancer
- Last quarterSunday, January 21, 6:24 a.m. Scorpio
- New moonSunday, January 28, 1:20 a.m. Aquarius
January 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Pisces |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Pisces |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Aries |
| 5Fri | First quarter6:15 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Taurus |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Taurus |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Gemini |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Gemini |
| 11Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 12Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 13Sat | Full moon2:09 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Cancer |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Leo |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Leo |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Virgo |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Virgo |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Virgo |
| 19Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Libra |
| 20Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Libra |
| 21Sun | Last quarter6:24 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Scorpio |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Scorpio |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Sagittarius |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Sagittarius |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Sagittarius |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Capricorn |
| 27Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 28Sun | New moon1:20 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aquarius |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Pisces |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Pisces |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in January 1979?
The full moon in January 1979 is on Saturday, January 13 at 2:09 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer.
When is the new moon in January 1979?
The new moon in January 1979 is on Sunday, January 28 at 1:20 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in January 1979?
Quarter moons in January 1979: first quarter on Friday, January 5 at 6:15 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, January 21 at 6:24 a.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in January 1979?
In January 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: January 1–12 and January 29–31. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in January 1979?
In January 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: January 14–27. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in January 1979?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in January 1979. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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